Pine River-Backus Elementary School

Pine River-Backus Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
401 Murray Ave,  Pine River, MN
Pine River-Backus School District
3.3
477 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Aulie
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.2%
State Average
31.9%
Science
29.8%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
92%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
1.0 other
9/14/2024
The school is just OK. They spend money on sports and salaries. The facility is constantly upgraded while the bullying and student support decreases. The teachers scream for more money (while adequate teachers) aren’t producing positive productive students. In my opinion the school (while heralded a...
5.0 other
5/1/2024
Great school! This is a small town where teachers care. Like all schools, they do their best do deal with top-down government mandates and funding.
5.0 other
3/1/2017
I have attended school and worked in this district, however I have more experience in the elementary level. Recently, both elementary and high school received new principals, and a new superintendent as well. I have already seen more good come from this. The small community is very involved with the...
2.0 parent
5/5/2014
Not all bad however I have pulled my children for at home schooling. I believe it would be very beneficial for them to find a new superintendent. One who perhaps as the taxes payer before giving herself a 20,000/year raise.

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Pine River-Backus Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Pine River, MN and is served by the Pine River-Backus School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 477 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Pine River-Backus Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pine River-Backus High School, Pine River-Backus Area Learning Center, Pine River Middle Alc, and more. Learn more about what Pine River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pine River-Backus Elementary School.

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